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Straight Talk Review – Bring Your Own Phone and Save

ByGrayson Bell 08/24/201402/04/2015

I have been testing out the Straight Talk service for a little bit now, so I figured I would post a review of how it has been going. There have been many questions from readers in regards to this topic, as I am sure many have been wondering how to get away from the big carriers, AT&T and Verizon. Since I am using the Straight Talk bring your own phone program, that is what I will be reviewing. Straight Talk uses SIM cards that are compatible with either AT&T’s or T-Mobile’s network.

Money

Money Talks – The Power and Influence of Money

ByGrayson Bell 03/10/201401/18/2015

You have probably heard of the saying “money talks!” If you haven’t then it is a simple premise. If you have money, then you have power and influence. The more money you have, then the more power and influence you have. We see this premise in action everywhere really. It really shows up in business and politics. I figured I would share a story with you that would bring home this phrase. You probably don’t need a story to understand that money really does talk, but you are getting one anyway. This is about a co-worker that was deep into politics, so much that she was planning a career switch.

Companies | Reviews | Saving Money

Empire Today – Do They Make The Grade?

ByGrayson Bell 06/01/202306/01/2023

My wife and I decided to put new carpet down on our first floor. I talked with quite a few people that have recently had carpet installed in their home. I got all of their reviews and opinions. With the reviews and opinions, I found that Empire Today did a good job with most of the people that I spoke with. This is my rundown of my experience with Empire Today.

Fighting Debt

Transfer a Credit Card Balance: How I Saved Over $6,000 Playing the Balance Transfer Game

ByGrayson Bell 05/29/202305/29/2023

Are you struggling with high-interest credit card debt? If so, transferring your balance to a new card with a lower interest rate could be a smart financial move. A balance transfer can help you pay off your debt faster and save you money on interest charges. However, before you jump into a balance transfer, it’s…

Money Shorts

How Much It Costs to be Type 1 Diabetic in the US (with Insurance!)

ByGrayson Bell 11/08/202212/11/2022

It’s not something I talked about openly for years just because it wasn’t something I cared for others to know, but as I grow older and don’t care as much about what people think, I have decided to share a few things about what it is like being a Type 1 diabetic in the United…

Money Shorts | Saving Money

The One Solution to Save More Money Each Month that Actually Works

ByGrayson Bell 10/26/202212/15/2022

Saving money is an important topic talked about everywhere. We talk about it here regularly because it is a pillar of personal finance. Saving money is the backbone of financial literacy. You will often read about so many different ways to save money each month. I find X ways here, Y ways there, and everything…

Saving Money

My Mint Mobile Review – Does It Save You Money?

ByGrayson Bell 09/27/202212/12/2022

I’ve never been one to settle for high cell phone bills. Over the years I have been on Verizon, Straight Talk, AT&T, T-Mobile, Republic Wireless, and Cricket Wireless (who I was on before switching). In a recent effort to reduce my monthly costs, I decided to try out Mint Mobile. Here is my experience and…

Featured | Saving Money

What is the Coinstar Fee and How to Find a Machine Near You

ByGrayson Bell 02/03/202206/02/2023

Coinstar is a popular coin counting and sorting machine that is available in many grocery stores and most Walmarts around the country. They even have a nice international presence. They provide the service of counting your unrolled coins and getting cash immediately in the matter of minutes. The current Coinstar fee is 12.5% + $0.50…

Taxes

Need to File Your Taxes? Here are the 3 Best DIY Tax Programs

ByJosh Patoka 02/03/202202/03/2022

What are you waiting for to get started with filing your taxes? Do you wait until the deadline to file your taxes because your not sure you’re getting it right? It doesn’t have to be that way (well, paying taxes is always going to be there) if you just take a few moments to pick…

Making Money

101 Side Hustle Ideas to Make Money and Pay Off Debt in 2024

ByJosh Patoka 09/29/202109/19/2022

Making extra money is the best way to change your financial situation. The good thing is that in our current time, there are so many ways to earn extra money through the classic side hustle. Basically this is a “job” you do on the side of your main job. You can earn money with your…

Holidays | Making Money

Easy Ways to Make Extra Cash Before Christmas

ByGrayson Bell 11/07/201810/22/2021

With the holidays getting closer, it’s time to start a budget for the gifts you plan to give. No matter if you have kids, significant other, family, friends, etc., you should be planning on how much you want to spend and how you will earn that money. There is no point in going into debt…

Investing | Saving Money | Savings

Can You Really Turn $0.01 into $10 Million?

ByGrayson Bell 02/07/201803/08/2018

Have you heard about the magic penny before? What about turning one little penny into over $10 million? No? Well, before we go on to talk about this magical penny, let me ask you a simple question and I want you to answer it honestly. Would you rather have $1 million or one penny doubled…